CHIN232 Intermediate Chinese 2

The number of people who are learning Chinese as a second-language is increasing
very rapidly. It is also the second-most-common language on the Internet. As China
is an increasingly important business partner of New Zealand, learning Chinese will
give you the edge over other candidates for a wide variety of jobs.

CHIN 231. You may be able to take this paper without the prerequisite if you can
demonstrate the required ability. Use the special permission process to apply to do
this; please proceed through the application process to reach the window for Special
Permission. This request together with any documentation you provide or request for
the transfer of credit(s) will then be submitted for approval.

Restriction

CHIN 212 or CHIN 334 or any other more advanced Chinese language paper

Lectures: We will study one lesson in NPCR4 every two weeks. In the first two lectures
of the week we will learn and practice the new grammar patterns and new vocabulary,
as well as read the dialogues and texts. In order to take full advantage of the class
interactive lectures, students will do a variety of activities focused on the new
vocabulary (peer dictations, characters games, etc.). In the first lecture of the
week there is usually a 10-minute long written test. Tutorials: While lectures will
all have an interactive nature, it is during tutorial times, when students are divided
in smaller groups, that you will have an opportunity to practice more extensively,
through both small group or pair activities and individual exercises.

By participating in lectures, tutorials, completing the assigned homework, and via
other independent learning activities (practice with Language Perfect, meetings with
language match partners, and exercises based on suggested online resources), students
will gain:

An intermediate level understanding of the Chinese language structure

Increased
confidence in their conversational skills

An intermediate level in reading
and writing skills

More specifically, the paper's expected learning outcomes
include:

A written vocabulary of about 1600 words

The ability of
expressing opinions, describing and narrating events/stories

The capacity
of reading independently near authentic texts

Eligibility

Suitable for students specialising in any discipline. This course is a continuation
of CHIN 231. If you have not completed CHIN 231, you may still be able to enroll in
this paper if you have acquired intermediate proficiency in Chinese, by completing
a beginner-to-intermediate level Chinese course elsewhere (e.g., in your high school,
or in another university) or via other means (e.g., living in China, being exposed
to Chinese in a family setting). If this is the case, you need to contact the Programme
Coordinator. Email: languages@otago.ac.nz